The San José Arena Authority is a nonprofit public benefit corporation established by the City to oversee the management and operation of HP Pavilion at San José (home of the NHL San José Sharks) on behalf of the City.

The Senior Citizens Commission studies, reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations to the City Council on any matters affecting elderly people in the City, including health, education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation.

The Small Business Development Commission (SBDC) studies, reviews, and makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the City's efforts on behalf of disadvantaged and small businesses to encourage greater participation in City contracts and to increase greater overall economic vitality for businesses.

The work2future Board provides strategic planning, policy development and oversight of the local workforce investment systems; approves the disbursement of funds; and oversees and coordinates youth activities through the Youth Council.

The Youth Commission was formed to foster greater involvement of youth in municipal government, specifically to study any problems, activities and concerns of youth relating to municipal policies, programs or projects of the City of San Jose.

The City of San Joséis committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.